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Japan's Constitution Allows Nuclear Weapons, Says Shinzo Abe's Government After Donald Trump Comments

However, it said the government "firmly maintains a policy principle that it does not possess nuclear weapons of any type."

Kremlin Blasts Panama Papers As Putinophobic ‘Attack’ On Russia Orchestrated By CIA

The documents released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Sunday allegedly show close associates of Vladimir Putin channeled $2 billion through a series of shell companies.

Calais Camp Refugee Children Missing: After Demolition, Unaccompanied Minors Disappear From French 'Jungle'

At least 129 unaccompanied refugee children have gone missing since a camp for migrants was demolished last month.

US, European and Asian Companies Advised Against Trade With Iran For Fear Of Violating US Financial Sanctions

U.S. and European compliance lawyers are telling their clients to steer clear from trade deals despite last year’s nuclear agreement.

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Official Silence In Russia Over Putin Allegations In Panama Papers

Officials and state-owned media were silent Monday on the money-laundering allegations against President Vladimir Putin and others contained in the Panama Papers.

South China Sea Controversy: Vietnam Seizes Chinese Fuel Ship For Intruding Its Waters Amid Territorial Dispute

The ship, which had been disguised as a fishing boat, was reportedly carrying more than 100,000 liters of fuel.

Adani Carmichael Coal Project: Environmentalists Protest Queensland’s Approval To $7.7B Venture, Legally Challenge Govt Nod

The $7.7 billion venture of the Indian conglomerate received Queensland state government's nod Sunday after years of delays over environmental concerns.

US, Philippines Begin Military Exercises As Maritime Tension Simmers

Nearly 8,000 U.S. and Filipino troops began annual military exercises Monday amid tension over China’s greater assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Refugee Crisis Update: Greece Begins Deportation To Turkey Under Controversial EU Deal

The controversial EU deal, agreed to last month, will see one person from Turkey resettled in Europe for every refugee sent back from Greece.

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North Korea Slams UN’s ‘Suicidal’ Sanctions, Calls For Talks With US While UN Begins Probe Into Human Rights Violations

The reclusive nation, which has called for talks with the U.S., said the sanctions imposed against it have strengthened its will to continue its philosophy of self reliance.

Greece Bailout A ‘Good Distance Away,’ Says IMF Chief Ahead Of Lender Review

The talks between Greece and its lenders resume Monday even as the IMF said it was a “good distance away” from agreeing on the terms of the third bailout.

Flight MH370 Update: Suspected Plane Interior Debris Found In Mauritius, Australia To Examine ‘Item Of Interest’

The discovery of the new piece comes as several suspected Flight MH370 debris were found over the last few weeks near South Africa.

IMF Chief Denies Threat To Pull Out Of Greek Bailout

Christine Lagarde said in a letter to Greece’s prime minister that the debt talks should continue despite damage from reports of a leaked transcript.

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EgyptAir Hijacking: Alleged Hijacker Seif Eddin Mustafa Never Entered Plane's Cockpit

The pilot of the hijacked EgyptAir plane says the hijacker remained outside the cockpit throughout the six-hour ordeal.

Thousands Attend Rally In Warsaw Against Proposed Abortion Ban

Protests began after the leader of Poland’s ruling party backed a call by Polish Catholic bishops for a full ban on pregnancy terminations.

Syrian Nusra Front’s Abu Firas, Foreign Jihadists Killed In Idlib Airstrike

Abu Firas had many followers within the hard-line group and gave commentaries released by the Nusra Front on governance and religious jurisprudence.

Blackstone Denies Seeking To Acquire Brazil Mall Operator

Investment firm Blackstone Group denied a report saying it was considering acquiring BR Malls Participacoes.

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca Leak Reveals Widespread International Corruption

Millions of documents leaked from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca show schemes regarding tax shelters linked to Vladimir Putin and other world leaders.

US Says It Killed ISIS Militant Who Killed Marine In Iraq

The March attack on U.S. troops killed Marine Staff Sgt. Louis Cardin and wounded eight others.

United Nations Audit Identifies Serious Lapses Linked To Alleged Bribery

The report gave the United Nations an overall grade of “partially satisfactory” in the March 22 report, noting “important deficiencies” in the way the U.N. interacted with NGOs.

Boko Haram Nigeria News: Leader Of Ansaru Splinter Group Arrested, Military Says

The Nigerian security forces have been stepping up their fight against Boko Haram and its allies in the past several months.

Chinese Government Controversy 2016: Amid Corruption Probe And Economic Slowdown, Xi Jinping Critics Take Aim

A widespread corruption probe led by President Xi Jinping has been decried as a veiled attempt to get rid of rivals.

Iran Nuclear Deal Update: As Sanctions End, European Banks Return To Iranian Transactions

European banks have paid billions of dollars in fines for violating sanctions agreements in the past five years.

South African Parliament To Debate Zuma Impeachment Motion Tuesday

South Africa's constitutional court ruled Thursday that President Jacob Zuma violated the constitution by not repaying the state funds used to renovate his residence.

Infant Earth Spotted Around A Young Sun-Like Star

The images, captured using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in Chile, show a protoplanetary disk in unprecedented detail.

Iran Estimates Cost Of Modernizing Its Oil Tankers At $2.5 Billion

Iran has sought to renew business ties with the world after crippling economic sanctions against it were lifted this January in exchange for curbing its nuclear ambitions.

Pope Announces Special Collection For Ukraine In European Churches

Pope Francis called it a "gesture of charity" which shows my personal closeness as well as that of the entire Church" to the people of Ukraine.

China Box Office Jumps 51% Amid Ticket Fraud Scandal

China’s movie ticket sales — the second highest in the world — grossed $6.3 billion in 2015, a 48 percent jump from the year before.

Nagorno-Karabakh Clashes: Azerbaijan Announces ‘Unilateral Ceasefire’ After Fighting Kills Over 30

The announcement was made a day after clashes in the disputed region killed at least 18 Armenian troops and 12 Azeri soldiers.

European Parliament Head Condemns Erdoğan Over German Satire Protest

A satirical song broadcast on German television in March poked fun at the Turkish president for his authoritarian treatment of journalists.

Australia Says All Asylum-Seeker Children In Mainland Detention Centers Have Been Released

The announcement, made by the Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton Sunday, was welcomed by refugee advocates and human rights groups.

Israel Says Mideast Arms Proliferation Imperils Its Military Edge

Some Israeli officials have privately voiced concern about U.S. weapons systems being supplied to Gulf Arab states, as well as Egyptian interest in advanced Russian arms,

Japanese Warships Dock In Philippines For War Games Near Disputed Waterway

Philippines has sought to strengthen ties with Tokyo as tensions mount over the disputed waters in the South China Sea, most of which is claimed by China.